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Uned Cymorth Cyfarwyddiaeth Addysg a Chymorth i Deuluoedd (UCCACD)
Education and Family Support Directorate –
Directorate Support Unit (EDSU)
Deialu uniongyrchol / Direct line: 01656 642617
Ein cyf / Our ref: EDSU/LH
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Dyddiad / Date: 24 November 2020
Dear Colleague
Use of face coverings in schools
Welsh Government has updated its operational guidance on the use of face coverings in schools.
The guidance now states that face coverings should be worn:
The move follows the publication of SAGE evidence and a recent TAG report.
We understand that you will need sufficient time to communicate these changes to staff, parents and pupils. However, the expectation is that these changes will be implemented as quickly as possible over the next few days.
Along with hand-washing and social distancing, the use of face coverings will play its part in keeping pupils, staff and parents as safe as possible.
A template letter to parents describing the revised guidance and emphasising these points is available on the Q:\drive.
Social media assets are also available for you share which explain social distancing and how to wear face coverings
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTZvaU9CIF5u27UHyACS6AqdRTPlsJ7XO
Regularly updated information from Welsh Government is available on their social media channels
https://twitter.com/WG_Education https://www.facebook.com/educationwales/
Full Welsh Government COVID–19 guidance for schools and settings can be found here:
https://gov.wales/operational-guidance-schools-and-settings-autumn-term-version-4-html
For learners or workforce using public transport, Transport for Wales has developed a personalised exemption notice. While there is no legal requirement to have a personalised exemption note, it might help people who are exempt from wearing face coverings to feel confident when they travel on public transport in Wales. A link to a template note to download can be found at:
With my thanks for your continuing support.
Yours sincerely
Lindsay Iorwerth Harvey (Mr)
Uned Cymorth Cyfarwyddiaeth Addysg a Chymorth i Deuluoedd (UCCACD)
Education and Family Support Directorate Support Unit (EDSU)